The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tonasket was held on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the City Hall, Tonasket, Washington.

 

Those present were Mayor Plumb and Councilmembers Fancher, Maden, Ramsey and Vugteveen who joined in the flag salute. Also present were Superintendent Pilkinton, Chief Burks, City Clerk-Treasurer Attwood and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Miller.

                                                                        Public Comment

Melody and Shalan Williams were present to voice their support for a new swim pool in the city. They are involved in fitness and would like to be part of the committee that is working on the feasibility of a new pool.  Councilmember Maden stated she started research on instituting a YMCA in the area which may be the best and most cost effective way to acquire a new pool.

                                                                        RFQ’s

RFQ’s have been received for a feasibility study for a new swim pool. There was much discussion on this subject and a special committee meeting will be held on Monday March 22nd or Tuesday March 23rd ,2010, whichever works best for Kurt Danison. This will be open to the public. The RFQ’s will be discussed along with other swim pool related matters.

                                                                        Olson/Sign

Councilmember Vugteveen reported Ty Olson, Olson Construction, will be building the sign for the Triangle Park. It will be ready by the end of March.

                                                                        TVBRC/Sign

Councilmember Maden reported the new TVBRC sign should be ready by the end of the month also.

                                                                        Personnel Policy

Mayor Plumb stated he would like to put the Personnel Policy on the agenda for the next meeting to discuss the portion that refers to reimbursement for meals for people attending Chamber of Commerce meetings.

                                                                        Founder’s Day Rodeo/75th Anniversary

There was discussion regarding the upcoming 75th Anniversary of the Founders Day Rodeo. Mayor Plumb will ask the Comancheros if they would like to purchase banners advertising the rodeo.

                                                                        Repeal Ordinance

Councilmember Ramsey reminded the City Clerk to ask Attorney Howe to repeal the ordinance that pertains to the old City dump site.

                                                                        Arbor Day/Tree Board

The City Clerk reported that someone else needs to take over the Arbor Day activities. The City Clerk will write letters to applicable people to get the process going.  Councilmember Fancher stated she cannot be on the Tree Board any more and Councilmember Maden stated she would take her place. 

                                                                        Library Board

The City Clerk reported that Fernie Coe has resigned from the Library Board and will be replace by Leanne Peterson.

                                                                        Pilkinton Report

Superintendent Pilkinton reported that he has scheduled April 22nd as the date for the water reservoirs to be inspected and cleaned. He also reported that History Park is open and that depending on the weather that Chief Tonasket Park will be open soon but he plans on keeping the lower part of the park closed due to the softness of the ground.

                                                                        Burks Report

Chief Burks reported he would like permission from the Council to participate in a Homeland Security Grant through the County Sheriff’s Office.  It is possible the City could receive funds if the County is successful in their grant application.  It was moved by Maden and seconded by Ramsey to approve the Police Department to participate in the grant application with Okanogan County Sheriff’s Department. Motion carried.

                                                                        Motorcycle Group/Parade

There was discussion regarding the Kosack Motorcycle Group performing in the parade this year. The group needs $1500 to cover costs. The City Clerk will check and see if there are funds in the Special Programs line item of Criminal Justice that could be used.

                                                                        Resolution 2010-03

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Vugteveen to approve Resolution 2010-03. Motion carried.  Resolution 2010-03 sets the Spring Clean Up dates for 2010.

                                                                        EECBG Contract

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Vugteveen to authorize Mayor Plumb to sign all applicable documents for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. Motion carried.

 

 

                                                                        IWF/Payment

It was moved by Maden and seconded by Vugteveen to allow payment to Institute for Washington’s Future $1,930 for work on the EECBG upon all agreements being signed. Motion carried. Councilmember Ramsey voted no.

                                                                        WSDOT/Paint Striping

It was the consensus of the Council to request the WSDOT to send an agreement for paint striping 4th Street, Western and Jonathan Ave.

                                                                        Ordinance #677

The City Clerk presented Ordinance #677 for its first reading. Ordinance #677 is a budget amendment to include revenues and expenditures that were not included in the 2010 budget.

                                                                        Shoreline Master Plan                                  

The City Clerk announced that if the Mayor and Council are interested the updates for the Shoreline Master Plan are available to read at City Hall.

                                                                        Alliance One Contract/Termination

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Vugteveen to terminate the contract with Alliance One for collection services. Motion carried.

                                                                        Correspondence

Correspondence was discussed.

                                                                        Consent Agenda

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Vugteveen to approve the consent agenda which consists of the minutes of the previous meeting the February Payroll (1239-1267)  $53,932.01 and the March Bills (1268-1327) $40,395.59. Motion carried.

                                                                        Adjournment

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Vugteveen to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

 

 

 

                                                                        ________________________________

                                                                        Patrick Plumb, Mayor

 

 

_____________________________

Alice J. Attwood, Clerk-Treasurer